Personal accounts

Answers to your frequently asked questions

Also referred to as RTN, routing transit number, ABA, or bank routing number, your routing number is a nine-digit numeric code printed on the bottom of checks. The routing number for Bremer Bank is 096010415.

To locate your routing number for checking, savings, and money market accounts, look at the numbers along the bottom edge of your check.

Personal accounts: The routing number is the first set of nine-digit numbers.

Business accounts: The routing number is the second set of nine-digit numbers.

When activating your new debit card, you'll be prompted to create a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN). Be sure to choose a secure PIN, and avoid easy-to-guess numbers like your birthday or street address.

Yes. We are proud to offer several digital wallet capabilities on our debit and credit cards, including Apple Pay. To set up Apple Pay on your iPhone or other mobile device, follow these instructions from Apple.

Yes. We are proud to offer several digital wallet capabilities on our debit and credit cards, including Samsung Pay. To set up Samsung Pay on your phone or other mobile device, follow these instructions from Samsung.

Bremer offers chip card technology on both debit cards and credit cards. You can read online material about how the EMV chip card technology works. If you have a chip-enabled debit card, you can also view this helpful video from MasterCard:

The easiest, fastest way to order more checks is through online banking. Go to Bremer.com to access Online Banking for your personal accounts. Once logged in, go to the Customer Service menu and select Order Checks.

You may also order checks by phone at 800-908-2265, in person at any Bremer Bank branch or by mail by completing the check reorder form provided in your last box of checks.

Record transactions in a register. Record every deposit and withdrawal you make, including any recurring transactions. If you need a new register, stop by any Bremer Bank branch for a new one. If you prefer to track electronically, you can also find a variety of downloadable check registers online.

Review your transactions frequently. Use any of our free tools to take control of your accounts, including:

When you receive your statement each month, balance your account by following the steps below. Or use our helpful Checkbook Balancer tool for a quick and easy way to balance your account.

Make note of the current balance shown on your register. If you have been writing checks, making deposits, using your debit card, etc. since the date shown on your statement, it is likely it does not match the month-end balance shown on your statement. Many clients find it easier to balance their checkbooks using online statements because they receive them sooner. This means there are fewer transactions to account for when balancing the account.

Match each statement transaction to your register. For each transaction matching the statement, place a mark next to the corresponding item in the register. If you have a transaction in the register that does not appear on the statement, the transaction may still be pending or may not have been presented for payment yet.

Adjust your balance for register transactions not shown in the statement. Add back to your current balance any withdrawals made after the statement date, and subtract any deposits made after the statement date.

If the balances do not match, check your register and receipts again. Make sure you didn’t omit any items from your register, and double-check for any mathematical errors.

Available Balance: The amount of funds you can use for withdrawal, including any authorizations that are already pending on the account. However, due to delays in various electronic communication systems, there may be additional authorized withdrawals not yet reflected in the balance.

Deposits are not always immediately available, and post only on business days (generally Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays). Cut-off times may vary based on whether the deposit was made at an ATM, in a branch, through Online Banking or Telebank or via Mobile Banking. For more information, please read the funds availability policy in your Personal Account Agreement.

It is virtually impossible to predict when a check might post to your account. Many checks are now presented as image files and no longer physically transported between banks. This means that checks are clearing accounts more quickly, often on the same day they are written. Never assume you can rely on “float” to make sure you have enough funds to cover a check. Write a check only if you are sure you have sufficient funds to cover the transaction.

Free check registers. If you need a replacement check register, call 800-908-BANK (2265) or stop by your local branch.

You may also wish to set up overdraft protection service. These services act as a safety net in case you lose track of your balance.

Automatic transfers from another account. If you have a Bremer Bank savings account, you can sign up to have money automatically transferred to your checking account if you will be overdrawn. Fees may apply.

You can have your loan payments automatically deducted from your checking or savings account at no cost to you. Download our enrollment forms to authorize automatic payments on your loans: Consumer Loans (non-mortgage) | Mortgage Loans. After you have completed and signed the form, just submit it to us:

For fast, secure access to your account statements, sign up for online statements. Online statements are delivered to you in PDF file format through Online Banking. To sign up, log in to Online Banking, then go to the Customer Service menu and select Change document delivery method.